BPA Compressed Gas Cylinders
ID: W25G1V42760IGTType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG CONT CT TYAD OFCTOBYHANNA, PA, 18466-0000, USA

NAICS

All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing (325199)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, is seeking small businesses to provide various compressed gases for the Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The contractor will be responsible for supplying and delivering gases such as chlorine, oxygen, argon, nitrogen, and acetylene, adhering to a weekly delivery schedule and exchanging full cylinders for empty ones. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational capabilities of TYAD, with a total award limit of $250,000 over a five-year period. Interested small businesses should submit their capabilities and relevant information to Forrest Green at forrest.l.green8.civ@army.mil by the specified deadline, noting that responses will be treated confidentially.

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    The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for the delivery of compressed gases to the Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) over a five-year period, with a total award limit of $250,000. The contractor will provide a range of gases, including chlorine, oxygen, argon, nitrogen, and acetylene, and must adhere to a weekly delivery schedule. Each delivery will involve exchanging full cylinders for empty ones, with the contractor required to pick up unneeded cylinders within two days of notification. Deliveries will occur Monday through Thursday, excluding federal holidays, and payment will be processed via a government purchase card upon invoice verification. The contractor's capabilities and past performance will be evaluated for selection. The designated points of contact for this contract are specified, ensuring clear communication throughout the service duration. Overall, the document establishes critical logistics and operational parameters to maintain the gas supply necessary for TYAD's industrial and operational needs.
    The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, has issued a sources sought notice to identify small businesses that can provide various compressed gases for use at the Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). This notice is strictly for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The intent is to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with multiple vendors to supply gas cylinders, which will be contractor-owned, over a five-year period. The government aims to fulfill gas supply needs through competitive procurement involving written and verbal communications with BPA awardees. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant company information, including business size and current SAM registration, to the designated purchasing agent. The government's preference is for responses detailing how firms can meet the specified requirements under NAICS Code 325199 - All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, emphasizing that no obligations or contracts will arise from this notice. Responses categorized as proprietary will be treated confidentially.
    The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG) has issued a sources sought notice for small businesses capable of providing inspection, maintenance, and repair services for two TRANE air-cooled chillers at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). This notice serves as a preliminary assessment for potential contractors and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation. The government seeks to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the supply of various compressed gases, aiming for competitive processes for each purchase over a five-year period. Interested businesses are asked to demonstrate their capabilities in supplying gas cylinders as outlined in the document. Requirements include several types of gases with specific volumetric needs and projected annual usage. Responses must include business information such as company name, address, point of contact, and relevant registrations. All submissions are treated as voluntary and are used solely for information-gathering without any expectation of compensation or formal contract commitment from the U.S. government.
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